1 echoic | Definition of echoic
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

echoic

adjective
echo·​ic | \ ə-ˈkō-ik How to pronounce echoic (audio) , e-\

Definition of echoic

1 : formed in imitation of some natural sound : onomatopoeic
2 : of or relating to an echo

Examples of echoic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The song also features a few verses spit by Gucci Mane over a echoic bass just before the song builds into a moment of blissful release. — Sadie Bell, Billboard, "Fifth Harmony & Camila Cabello's Singles: Which One is Better? Vote!," 2 June 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'echoic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of echoic

circa 1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on echoic

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with echoic

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!